Russian Federation Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Russian Federation's health spending was 7.58% in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's health spending stood at 7.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.54% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.58% by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 80th globally.
The Russian Federation's health spending has exhibited a mixed trend over the past two and a half decades. Starting from a low of 4.75% of GDP in 2007, the country has gradually increased its health spending, peaking at 8.04% in 2020. However, since then, the figure has declined to 7.58% of GDP in 2025, ranking 80th globally. This trajectory is comparable to that of Norway, which has maintained a relatively stable health spending ratio, while also being outpaced by Estonia, which has seen a more consistent increase in health spending. The fluctuations in Russia's health spending may be attributed to various factors, including economic conditions and shifting government priorities. Going forward, a sustained economic recovery and potential reforms in the healthcare system could influence the trajectory of Russia's health spending, potentially leading to further increases or stabilizing the current level.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.74% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.58% | +0.54% | #80 |
| 2023 | 7.04% | +0.17% | #107 |
| 2022 | 6.88% | −0.15% | #102 |
| 2021 | 7.03% | −1.01% | #99 |
| 2020 | 8.04% | +2.39% | #128 |
| 2019 | 5.65% | +0.29% | #88 |
| 2018 | 5.36% | −0.00% | #85 |
| 2017 | 5.36% | +0.07% | #80 |
| 2016 | 5.29% | −0.01% | #75 |
| 2015 | 5.30% | +0.11% | #80 |
| 2014 | 5.18% | +0.10% | #80 |
| 2013 | 5.08% | +0.14% | #80 |
| 2012 | 4.94% | +0.14% | #71 |
| 2011 | 4.79% | −0.18% | #69 |
| 2010 | 4.97% | −0.67% | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's health spending was 7.58% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Russian Federation's health spending peaked at 8.04% in 2020.
The lowest health spending in Russian Federation was 4.75% in 2007.
Russian Federation ranks 80th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's health spending is projected to reach 7.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Russian Federation in 2025 was 7.58%. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Russian Federation Health Spending},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
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